Using palpation, the phlebotomist assesses a vein. The phlebotomist knows that which of
the following is not a characteristic of a vein? - ANSWER Pulsatile
Normal time to conduct a Simplate Bleeding Time test is? - ANSWER 2-10 minutes
The decrease in plasma volume of the blood which increases red blood cells & other
constituents of the blood is known as: - ANSWER Hemoconcentration
If a patient receives medical treatment at a facility without being admitted to a hospital,
they are considered: - ANSWER Outpatient
What department analyzes the blood and analyzes common tests like the CBC - ANSWER
Hematology
Larger tubes create: - ANSWER A strong vacuum that might be too strong for some
patients
What are the blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the
heart? - ANSWER Veins
What color topped tubes is the lavender tube being replaced by? - ANSWER Pink
A needle that offers smaller gauges is known as a: - ANSWER Winged-tip or butterfly
needle
When blood collects under the skin, this is known as: - ANSWER Hematoma
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, Rolling veins tend to be present mostly in: - ANSWER Both geriatric patients & extremely
muscular patients
T/F: Time that plasma/serum exposed cells will affect the concentration and skew many tests
- ANSWER True
What is used for a PKU screen consists of several circles in which the blood should be
directly applied after performing a heel stick? - ANSWER Filter Paper
What test provides information about their patient's acid-base balance and respiratory
system? - ANSWER Arterial Blood Gasses
Newborns have a blood volume of how many mL? - ANSWER 80-110
Pathogens require a what? - ANSWER Host
A Simplate Bleeding Time Test tests what? - ANSWER How long it takes for a patient to
stop bleeding
If you preform a blood culture after an additive tube specimen draw, what can occur? -
ANSWER Cross-contamination
What is capillary blood composed of? - ANSWER Mixture of arterial, and venous blood,
as well as interstitial fluid and intracellular fluids.
What is the correct order of selection of veins in the antecubital fossa? - ANSWER
Median cubital, cephalic, basilic
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the following is not a characteristic of a vein? - ANSWER Pulsatile
Normal time to conduct a Simplate Bleeding Time test is? - ANSWER 2-10 minutes
The decrease in plasma volume of the blood which increases red blood cells & other
constituents of the blood is known as: - ANSWER Hemoconcentration
If a patient receives medical treatment at a facility without being admitted to a hospital,
they are considered: - ANSWER Outpatient
What department analyzes the blood and analyzes common tests like the CBC - ANSWER
Hematology
Larger tubes create: - ANSWER A strong vacuum that might be too strong for some
patients
What are the blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the
heart? - ANSWER Veins
What color topped tubes is the lavender tube being replaced by? - ANSWER Pink
A needle that offers smaller gauges is known as a: - ANSWER Winged-tip or butterfly
needle
When blood collects under the skin, this is known as: - ANSWER Hematoma
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, Rolling veins tend to be present mostly in: - ANSWER Both geriatric patients & extremely
muscular patients
T/F: Time that plasma/serum exposed cells will affect the concentration and skew many tests
- ANSWER True
What is used for a PKU screen consists of several circles in which the blood should be
directly applied after performing a heel stick? - ANSWER Filter Paper
What test provides information about their patient's acid-base balance and respiratory
system? - ANSWER Arterial Blood Gasses
Newborns have a blood volume of how many mL? - ANSWER 80-110
Pathogens require a what? - ANSWER Host
A Simplate Bleeding Time Test tests what? - ANSWER How long it takes for a patient to
stop bleeding
If you preform a blood culture after an additive tube specimen draw, what can occur? -
ANSWER Cross-contamination
What is capillary blood composed of? - ANSWER Mixture of arterial, and venous blood,
as well as interstitial fluid and intracellular fluids.
What is the correct order of selection of veins in the antecubital fossa? - ANSWER
Median cubital, cephalic, basilic
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